NHTSA Recall 21V718000: Suspension: upper ball joint
Fox Factory, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,646 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Tuscany Motor CO Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V718000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | n/a |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | September 10, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Fox Factory, Inc. (Fox Factory) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles that are equipped with Tuscany Kits, model number 501T-02-00064. Excessive wear to the front-upper control arm ball joints could result in ball joint failure and wheel separation.
Safety risk
Separation of a front wheel while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original equipment front-upper control arms with new upgraded front-upper control arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Fox Factory at 1-831-274-6500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V718000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tuscany Motor CO Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Tuscany Motor CO GMC Sierra 1500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.